The Disappointed Idealist
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I don’t know a ton about science, but I’m pretty sure we don’t get “mist” at -38.
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
I don’t know a ton about science, but I’m pretty sure we don’t get “mist” at -38.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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This case exposes a massive gap in child protection for non-certified school staff. Read the full investigation here:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Manitoba educator slipped through the system without proper credentials until sex-related charges surfaced
To parents, students and football leagues of Manitoba, Braeden Martens was a trusted authority figure. But to Manitoba
www.winnipegfreepress.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
This case exposes a massive gap in child protection for non-certified school staff. Read the full investigation here:
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Experts call it a "stunning institutional failure." While the school board micromanaged hiring, an uncertified teacher slipped through.
“How many more of these ghost teachers exist within the system?”
“How many more of these ghost teachers exist within the system?”
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Experts call it a "stunning institutional failure." While the school board micromanaged hiring, an uncertified teacher slipped through.
“How many more of these ghost teachers exist within the system?”
“How many more of these ghost teachers exist within the system?”
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How does a teacher work in a public school without the province knowing he exists?
We investigated the case of Braeden Martens—an uncertified teacher charged with sexual offenses who slipped through every crack in the system.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
We investigated the case of Braeden Martens—an uncertified teacher charged with sexual offenses who slipped through every crack in the system.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Manitoba educator slipped through the system without proper credentials until sex-related charges surfaced
To parents, students and football leagues of Manitoba, Braeden Martens was a trusted authority figure. But to Manitoba
www.winnipegfreepress.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
How does a teacher work in a public school without the province knowing he exists?
We investigated the case of Braeden Martens—an uncertified teacher charged with sexual offenses who slipped through every crack in the system.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
We investigated the case of Braeden Martens—an uncertified teacher charged with sexual offenses who slipped through every crack in the system.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Another great investigation by @jeffkhamilton.bsky.social.
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Another great investigation by @jeffkhamilton.bsky.social.
For interest's sake, guy makes $121K a year.
A Winnipeg teacher has been reprimanded for mocking a nine year old who was having a meltdown and inspiring classmates to join in.
Teacher suspended without pay for mimicking child’s outburst
Ordered to undergo professional development courses
www.winnipegfreepress.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
For interest's sake, guy makes $121K a year.
Something going on at Walmart on Empress. Sounds bad.
January 22, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Something going on at Walmart on Empress. Sounds bad.
You can’t convince me he’s not gonna pivot to Iceland so he was “wrong” today.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
ANALYSIS | By suddenly declaring a deal on Greenland, Trump demolished his case for owning it | CBC News
In a whiplash-inducing U-turn, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly dropped his insistence on taking control of Greenland, mere hours after laying out at great length his rationale for ownership of th...
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM
You can’t convince me he’s not gonna pivot to Iceland so he was “wrong” today.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
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In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
Let me think, would FIFA ban Senegal from the World Cup, which is a country that has had their Visa processing indefinitely frozen by the United States, where the World Cup is occurring.
I dunno. Would the President of the FIFA just make up a prize to give to the President of the United States?
I dunno. Would the President of the FIFA just make up a prize to give to the President of the United States?
FIFA boss Infantino criticizes “unacceptable” Senegal conduct at chaotic Africa Cup final
FIFA boss Infantino criticizes “unacceptable” Senegal conduct at chaotic Africa Cup final
Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was “unacceptable,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday.
bit.ly
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Let me think, would FIFA ban Senegal from the World Cup, which is a country that has had their Visa processing indefinitely frozen by the United States, where the World Cup is occurring.
I dunno. Would the President of the FIFA just make up a prize to give to the President of the United States?
I dunno. Would the President of the FIFA just make up a prize to give to the President of the United States?
Wait, you can have a kicking game in meaningful games?
January 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Wait, you can have a kicking game in meaningful games?
“Sit down kids… it’s time to learn who Snuffleupagus is.”
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
“Sit down kids… it’s time to learn who Snuffleupagus is.”
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They’re calling it the most divorced anyone has ever been
January 15, 2026 at 6:26 PM
They’re calling it the most divorced anyone has ever been
Is it odd that I'm asking myself "Is it fans of Nelly and Luda that are angry, or is it Kid Rock fans that are angry?" Because, if it's the latter, it sounds about white... I mean right.
Nelly and Ludacris are getting a ton of backlash for joining Kid Rock and other performers on the "Rock the Country" America festival
Ludacris & Nelly Join Kid Rock for America Festival, Sparking Fan Backlash
Find out why the hip-hop stars are drawing backlash.
www.justjared.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Is it odd that I'm asking myself "Is it fans of Nelly and Luda that are angry, or is it Kid Rock fans that are angry?" Because, if it's the latter, it sounds about white... I mean right.
Chairman of Thomson Reuters of course is David Thomson, co-owner of the Winnipeg Jets.
Material viewed by 404 Media shows data giant Thomson Reuters enriches license plate data with marriage, voter, and ownership records. The tool can predict where a car may be in the future.
This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
Material viewed by 404 Media shows data giant Thomson Reuters enriches license plate data with marriage, voter, and ownership records. The tool can predict where a car may be in the future.
www.404media.co
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Chairman of Thomson Reuters of course is David Thomson, co-owner of the Winnipeg Jets.
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Demonstrators apparently retrieved from the cars belonging to ICE these "challenge coins" that ICE mercenaries receive when they carry out arrests.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Demonstrators apparently retrieved from the cars belonging to ICE these "challenge coins" that ICE mercenaries receive when they carry out arrests.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
This one is decorated with a skull wearing a crown.
ICE mercenaries serve king death. They are evil incarnate.
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After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
January 15, 2026 at 5:11 AM
After ICE agents shot people in Minneapolis tonight, a crowd faced them down and eventually chased them away, despite federal mercenaries and police shooting a tremendous amount of tear gas.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
ICE agents abandoned vehicles in the area, containing IDs, paperwork, license plates, and operational plans.
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Rep Don Bacon (R-NE) says he anticipates that Trump will be impeached if he invades Greenland. omaha.com/news/local/g...
Rep. Don Bacon says House could impeach Trump if U.S. invades Greenland
Rep. Don Bacon tells The World-Herald that there would be GOP support for an impeachment of Donald Trump if the U.S. invaded Greenland.
omaha.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:37 AM
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Minnesota Nice
Props to the lady giving an interview in her pink UFFDA hat and saying, "well, gosh, I've never had tear gas and flashbangs shot at me, but I'm happy to take it so my neighbors are safe."
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Minnesota Nice
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I knew this would happen if Trump got a second term.
The secret police start with the most vulnerable, like immigrants, LGBTQ people, religious minorities.
But it never stops there.
Fascism ALWAYS grows until it reaches the privileged classes.
No one is safe.
The secret police start with the most vulnerable, like immigrants, LGBTQ people, religious minorities.
But it never stops there.
Fascism ALWAYS grows until it reaches the privileged classes.
No one is safe.
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
I knew this would happen if Trump got a second term.
The secret police start with the most vulnerable, like immigrants, LGBTQ people, religious minorities.
But it never stops there.
Fascism ALWAYS grows until it reaches the privileged classes.
No one is safe.
The secret police start with the most vulnerable, like immigrants, LGBTQ people, religious minorities.
But it never stops there.
Fascism ALWAYS grows until it reaches the privileged classes.
No one is safe.
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Just found our next James Bond.
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Just found our next James Bond.
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🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
🚨"This is nuts! What the f*ck is going on, this is insane! ICE is just trying to scare people; they tell you it's only immigrants—it's f*cking anybody!" -furious Minneapolis resident tells our @zdroberts.bsky.social after ICE shot a man in the leg tonight. LIVE NOW ⬇️
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That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 4:09 AM
That is what was relayed